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Podcast: Standard Issue Podcast
Episode: SIM Ep 807: The Gospel according to Rina Raphael
Description: The so-called âwellnessâ industry is worth an estimated $4.4 trillion, but what does âwellnessâ even mean? As we deal with the onslaught of #newyearnewyou Instagram advertising, and algorithms set to do a guilt-tripping number on us over any festive indulgences, Jen jumps on the Zoom with journalist Rina Raphael, author of the new book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care. They talk about the concept behind wellness and how it has been appropriated for cold hard cash, the allure of influencers over medical professionals, and the value of self-heating crystal mats.Support th...